The Five Heartbeats(1991)
The Five Heartbeats Synopsis
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
The Five Heartbeats (1991) is a drama and music film directed by Robert Townsend, released on March 29, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon and Harry Lennix. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
- Producers:
- Robert Townsend, Loretha C. Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Dill
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Five Heartbeats (1991) Trailer
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The Five Heartbeats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Townsend
as Duck
Michael Wright
as Eddie
Leon
as J.T.
Harry Lennix
as Dresser
Tico Wells
as Choirboy
Diahann Carroll
as Eleanor Potter
Harold Nicholas
as Sarge
John Canada Terrell
as Michael 'Flash' Turner
- Chuck Patterson
Chuck Patterson
as Jimmy Potter
Hawthorne James
as Big Red
- Roy Fegan
Roy Fegan
as Bird
- Troy Byer
Troy Byer
as Baby Doll
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Keenen Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend, produced by Robert Townsend and Loretha C. Jones.
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The Five Heartbeats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 75 ratings.
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The Five Heartbeats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats online?
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The Five Heartbeats (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?
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The main cast of The Five Heartbeats (1991) includes Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix and Tico Wells. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Five Heartbeats released?
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The Five Heartbeats was released on March 29, 1991 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Five Heartbeats worth watching?
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The Five Heartbeats (1991) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Five Heartbeats?
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